{"id":"petr-kozyakov","title":"Petr Kozyakov","content":"**Petr Kozyakov** is a co-founder and CEO of [Mercuryo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo), a leading payments infrastructure platform that bridges the gap between traditional finance, Web2, and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3). Based in London, Kozyakov has a background in payments with roles at notable fintech companies including Aeloria, PayU LLC, Lacerta Privat Payment System, and PayOnline System LLC.  [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-Tf4l5C4VtmGNIDYI) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-1oGJkDxrdq7TbvYR)​\n\n## Career\n\n### Initial Roles in Fintech\n\nPetr Kozyakov started his career in fintech by working with companies like PayOnline and PayU, where he played a vital role in developing cross-border settlement systems and card processing solutions. These roles equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in e-payments, mobile commerce, payment services, electronic payments, and project management. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-Tf4l5C4VtmGNIDYI)​\n\n### Founding Mercuryo\n\nIn 2018, Petr co-founded [Mercuryo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo) following a revelation about the potential of digital tokens for efficient and quick cross-border payments. An experience trying to pay a lawyer in the US using traditional methods led him to use cryptocurrencies, which proved effective. This personal insight, along with rising crypto transaction volumes observed in his professional capacity, propelled him to establish [Mercuryo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo) as a firm bridging crypto and [fiat](https://iq.wiki/wiki/fiat-money) payments. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-1oGJkDxrdq7TbvYR)​\n\n### Scaling Mercuryo\n\n​[Mercuryo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo) started as a small startup and grew rapidly under Kozyakov's leadership. Key achievements include securing partnerships with major platforms like [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) and expanding the company's operations globally. This growth was bolstered by a commitment to maintaining robust compliance measures in the face of strict regulations, which helped [Mercuryo](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo) become one of the most trusted names in the fintech infrastructure space. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-yz1E0Naz5ac7Ydnu)​\n\n## Media Appearances\n\nIn September 2025, Kozyakov was featured on the *Off-Chain Podcast*, where he discussed [Mercuryo's](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mercuryo) role in connecting [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) and conventional payment networks, the growth of digital asset payment solutions, and the evolving relationship between Web3 platforms and financial institutions. 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